Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to provide critical support within the NC3 Contract at Hanscom AFB, MA. This full-time, onsite role involves guiding DoD programs through the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring compliance with policies, and delivering essential capabilities to the warfighter. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in DoD acquisition processes and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration. Join a team committed to mission success and contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in DoD acquisition.
• Expert knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and AFI 63-101/20-101.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support to DoD programs.
• Conduct analysis to assess program effectiveness.
• Develop acquisition documentation and reports.

Skills

DoD acquisition processes

Program lifecycle support

Budgeting and CAM

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

MA/MS Degree

Tools

IMP/IMS

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Manager providing support to the NC3 Contract, specifically within the NCN Division of the AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate at Hanscom AFB, MA.

The NCN Division Front Office Group supports division leadership oversight of all programs and personnel within NCN, ensuring alignment with DoD, Air Force, AFMC, and AFNWC acquisition and policy directives. The team includes business operations, administrative, technical, and organizational support functions spanning the entire division.

This is a full-time onsite position at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Apply expert knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and AFI 63-101/20-101 to support the Adaptive Acquisition Framework across the full program lifecycle.

• Support planning, research, analysis, and assessments across development, production, deployment, and sustainment phases.

• Provide guidance on cost, schedule, performance objectives, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with acquisition objectives.

• Develop acquisition and sustainment documentation and statutory/regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).

• Support and participate in senior-level reviews, program management reviews (PMRs), and Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS) reviews.

• Create and present acquisition briefings, plans, and schedules to senior management.

• Support budgeting activities and understand funding types and processes including Central Asset Management (CAM).

• Collaborate with program managers and cross-functional teams to identify issues and recommend solutions or alternative courses of action.

• Ensure compliance with Air Force and DoD acquisition policies and contribute to the development of process improvement strategies.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: MA/MS Degree

Years of Experience:10+ years of experience

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of DoD acquisition processes (DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101)

• Familiarity with statutory/regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., DAES, MAR)

• Strong understanding of program lifecycle support including budgeting and CAM

• Skilled in the use of tools for program planning, scheduling, and performance tracking (IMP/IMS)

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to provide clear and concise acquisition documentation and briefings

• Strong collaboration and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams

• Strategic thinker with problem-solving and decision-support capabilities

Additional Information

Location:Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel:Occasional travel based on the needs of the program

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities